Caragana species (Peashrub)
Native of Siberia, these shrubs tolerate extreme cold, wind, heat, drought and poor soils. Yellow sweet pea flowers in spring on last year’s wood, followed by a pea pod from July through August. Use as windbreak, screen or hedge.
- Arborescens (Siberian Peashrub) — 15 ft. tall by 12 ft. wide; light green leaves
- A.’ Nana’ (Dwarf Peashrub ) — 6 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; light green leaves
- Frutex — 8 ft. tall by 8 ft. wide; dark green leaves
- Var. globosa — a dwarf version that only grows 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; light green leaves
- Pygmaea (Pygmy Peashrub) — 3 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; spines, dark green leaves
- Category: Shrubs
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Part Shade
- Height x Spread: 2-15 ft. x 2-12 ft.
- Native: No
- Color: Green
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: No
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Soil: Salt-tolerant
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer